Summers ULTIMATE NT, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 2 - SPRAYER OPERATION
I. Activate part 3 boom switch and move tractor hydraulics to unfold part 3 booms to field position.
J. Deactivate part 3 boom switch.
6. ADJUSTMENTS AT BOOM MIDDLE HINGE
A. From boom end, verify that boom sections are lined up.
1. Adjust stop bolts to line up part 1, part 2 and part 3 boom sections.
2. Loosen u-bolts securing outer boom spring latch and adjust latch mechanism to be centered on
the latch pin.
B. Adjust part 2 boom cables, if equipped, so it is tight but not pulling the part 2 section to fold.
C. Adjust part 2 or part 3 boom cylinder attachment spring cushion.
1. Unfold sprayer but do not turn off power to outer most boom fold switch.
2. Manually push on outer boom section to force a breakaway. Outer section should fold back
1-1/2 to 2 feet after collapsing inner spring. Cylinder should not collapse.
3. Adjust inner nut and jam nut to insure a complete unfold.
4. Fold outer section of boom with tractor hydraulics to check if boom folds completely.
5. If booms do not fold completely adjust outer spring to permit complete folding.
6. Once adjustment is centered, tighten equally from each side until there is 3/16 – 1/4” inch
between all spring coils.
CAUTION!
INNER BOOMS MUST BE COMPLETELY UNFOLDED BE-
FORE UNFOLDING OUTER BOOMS. ONCE OUTER BOOMS
ARE MOVED FROM TRANSPORT POSITION A SAFETY
SWITCH IS OPENED PREVENTING FURTHER INNER BOOM
MOVEMENT.
WARNING!
OUTER MOST BOOM SWITCH MUST BE DEACTIVATED FOR BOOM TO BREAK AWAY
WHEN CONTACTING AN OBSTRUCTION. FAILURE TO DEACTIVATE SWITCH WILL
CAUSE PHYSICAL DAMAGE AND POSSIBLY BODILY INJURY.
BOOM DAMAGE CAUSED
BY FAILURE TO MAKE BREAK AWAY OPERATIVE WILL NOT BE WARRANTED.
5. UNFOLD BOOM FROM TRANSPORT TO FIELD POSITION
A. Activate vertical height switch on control box and move tractor hydraulic lever to extend cylinders
and lift booms out of transport brackets.
B. Deactivate vertical height switch.
C. Activate part 1 boom fold switch and move hydraulic lever to unfold part 1booms.
D. Deactivate part 1 boom fold switch.
E. Activate right and left
tip-lift switches and
move hydraulic lever to
lower tip-lifts.
F. Deactivate tip-lift
switches.
G. If equipped with 3 boom sections, activate part 2 boom switch and move tractor hydraulics to un-
fold part 2 booms to field position.
H. Deactivate part 2 boom switch.
WARNING!
SPRAYER SHOULD BE PARKED ON A LEVEL SURFACE FOR FOLDING AND UNFOLDING
OPERATIONS. AREA MUST BE CLEAR OF POWER LINES AND OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS.